You've probably heard by now that the much-hyped <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_incandescent_light_bulbs">light bulb phase-out</a> begins this fall in the United States, which means it's high time to <a href="http://inhabitat.com/how-to-switch-your-bulbs-to-leds-to-get-ready-for-the-incandescent-bulb-phase-out/">switch out any old energy-guzzling incandescent light bulbs</a> you have for <a href="http://inhabitat.com/how-to-switch-your-bulbs-to-leds-to-get-ready-for-the-incandescent-bulb-phase-out/">more energy-efficient options</a>. Not sure which <a href="http://inhabitat.com/how-to-switch-your-bulbs-to-leds-to-get-ready-for-the-incandescent-bulb-phase-out/">energy efficient light bulbs</a> are best for you and your sophisticated design sensibility? Don't reach for that <a href="http://inhabitat.com/how-to-switch-your-bulbs-to-leds-to-get-ready-for-the-incandescent-bulb-phase-out/">CFL bulb</a> just yet! <a href="http://inhabitat.com/philips-led-bulb-60-dollars-20-year-life/">Light-emitting diode (LED) technology</a> has advanced considerably over the past few years in terms of efficiency, durability, and appearance, which means today’s <a href="http://inhabitat.com/philips-led-bulb-60-dollars-20-year-life/">LED light bulbs</a> are hands-down the best choice for design-savvy consumers who want to save money on their energy bill without sacrificing light quality or aesthetics. And because <a href="http://inhabitat.com/philips-led-bulb-60-dollars-20-year-life/">LED bulbs</a> last up to 22 years, not only do you not have to worry about changing the bulb constantly and fiddling with your lamps – you’ll also save additional money from not having to buy new bulbs every year.
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Wondering what types of lamps work best with the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/how-to-switch-your-bulbs-to-leds-to-get-ready-for-the-incandescent-bulb-phase-out/">new generation of LED light bulbs</a>? We’ve rounded up 24 of our favorite green, designer lamps that go well with low energy <a href="http://inhabitat.com/philips-led-bulb-60-dollars-20-year-life/">LED bulbs</a>. From dramatic ceiling lamps and chandeliers, to floor lamps, task lamps and table lamps, read on for our top green lighting fixtures.

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Droog Design Milk Bottle Lamp by Tejo Remy

<h3><a href="http://www.droog.com/store/lighting/milk-bottle-lamp--single-/">Milk Bottle Lamp by <strong id="internal-source-marker_0.03649984183721244">Tejo Remy </strong><strong id="internal-source-marker_0.03649984183721244">- 119 Euros</strong></a></h3>
This quirky hanging light made from a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/glass-odyssey-lamp-gives-recycled-bottles-a-new-life/">recycled glass</a> milk bottle was designed by <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tejo-remy-iconic-dutch-designer/">Dutch design icon</a> <a href="http://www.remyveenhuizen.nl/">Tejo Remy</a>. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/versatile-green-lighting-made-from-sandblasted-glass-jars/">sandblasted glass</a> bottle comes complete with a light inside and it's finished off with a stainless steel cap. The fixture hangs from a 10-foot black cord, takes any A-shaped bulb (such as a low-energy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006AR8LX0/ref=asc_df_B006AR8LX02020067?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=asn&amp;creative=395093&amp;creativeASIN=B006AR8LX0&amp;hvpos=1o1&amp;hvexid=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=6669170061639497209&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=">8W AmbientLED light bulb</a>), and would look great in your living room, kitchen, or even a nursery.
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<a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/tejo-remy/">Tejo Remy on Inhabitat &gt;</a>

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Soda Pull Tab Pendant Lamp

<h3><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83994160/soda-can-tab-drum-shade-large-eco">Soda Pull Tab Pendant Lamp by Zipper8Lighting - $225</a></h3>
Constructed with hundreds of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/super-cool-pendant-light-made-from-hundreds-of-soda-tabs/">recycled soda can tabs</a>, this textured drum shade is dynamic in both its design and visual impact. During the day the cool metal shimmers, reflecting the light of the sun. In the evening, when it's illuminated, the lamp emanates a warm, playful light. The fixture can be used as a hanging pendant or as a shade for a standing lamp - the metal frame fits either setup and measures 14.5 inches in diameter and 9 inches in height. The shade is carefully constructed by hand by designer Allison Patrick of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Zipper8Lighting?ref=seller_info">Zipper8 Lighting</a>, and it's designed to fit a traditional 60W incandescent bulb - swap that out with an equally bright <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Philips-423343-Dimmable-AmbientLED-12-5-Watt/dp/B004IUMGV4">12.5W AmbientLED bulb</a> to save money on your energy bill.

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Graypants Recycled Cardboard Scrap Lamp

<h3><a href="http://shop.graypants.com/product/scrap-light">Corrugated Cardboard Scrap Lamp by Graypants - $279</a></h3>
Seattle design studio <a href="http://www.graypants.com/">Graypants Inc</a> fashions these gorgeous <a href="http://shop.graypants.com/product/scrap-light">pendant lamps</a> made entirely out of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/everything-is-illuminated-graypants-scrap-lights/">recycled cardboard boxes</a>. The idea for the lamp came to <a href="http://inhabitat.com/everything-is-illuminated-graypants-scrap-lights/">Graypant's designers</a> Seth and Jonathan when they were refining the their line of cardboard <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/07/02/graypants-gorgeous-recycled-scrap-chairs/" target="new">Scrap Chairs</a>. They loved the variety of light and the shape of the shadows created by the corrugated material, so much they harnessed the effect with a beautiful new lighting fixture. Twist in a low-energy, low-heat <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Philips-423343-Dimmable-AmbientLED-12-5-Watt/dp/B004IUMGV4">12.5 W Philips LED bulb</a> and these lamps will glow beautifully in any space. <a href="http://inhabitat.com/how-to-switch-your-bulbs-to-leds-to-get-ready-for-the-incandescent-bulb-phase-out/">LED lightbulbs</a> are, in fact, the perfect bulb choice for paper lamps, since they emit less heat than incandescents or CFLs, making them the safest light bulb option in terms of fire safety.

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Paper Origami Fortune Teller Lamp by Zipper8Lighting

<h3><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Zipper8Lighting?ref=seller_info">Paper Origami Cootie-Catcher Lamp by Zipper8Lighting - $275</a></h3>
If you're looking for the perfect statement piece for your home, this paper <a href="http://inhabitat.com/danish-studio-hvass-hannibal-creates-beautiful-woodland-origami-pendants/">origami pendant light</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Zipper8Lighting?ref=seller_info">Zipper8Lighting</a> should definitely be on your list. The geometric paper construction comprises hundreds of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/si-studio-unveils-gorgeous-origami-animal-lamps-at-milan-design-week/">mini folded fortune tellers - better known as "cootie-catches"</a>. The round shade measures approximately 18 inches (45cm) across and includes an 11-foot light-bulb cord that accepts any a-shape bulb - we'd recommend trying a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Philips-423343-Dimmable-AmbientLED-12-5-Watt/dp/B004IUMGV4">Philips AmbientLED 12.5 watt</a> for a warm, bright glow with no heat (heat + paper = not a good combination).

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David Trubridge Coral Pendant

<h3><a href="http://www.ylighting.com/david-trubridge-design-coral-painted-pendant-light.html">Coral Painted Pendant Lamp by David Trubridge Design - $360</a></h3>
It's hard to believe that this <a href="http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=david+trubridge">intricate spherical lamp</a> comes flat-packed in a box just over an inch thick, but New Zealand eco designer <a href="http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=david+trubridge">David Trubridge</a> proves that great things can indeed come in small packages. His stunning <a href="http://www.ylighting.com/david-trubridge-design-coral-painted-pendant-light.html">Coral Painted Pendant</a> is made from bamboo plywood: the interior features a range of vibrant colors while the outside remains in its natural state. This fabulous lamp can be easily assembled with little effort and would work spectacularly with an <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&amp;storeId=10051&amp;catalogId=10053&amp;R=203109751&amp;catEntryId=203109751">8-watt (40-watt equivalent) LED bulb</a> for just the right amount of illumination.

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Grand Trianon Tyvek Pendant Lamp

<h3><a href="http://shop.thefutureperfect.com/lighting/suspension/grand-trianon-pendant-light.html">Grand Trianon Pendant Lamp - $199</a></h3>
The <a href="http://shop.thefutureperfect.com/lighting/suspension/grand-trianon-pendant-light.html">Grand Trianon</a> is a modern beehive-like pendant made of post-consumer coated Tyvek. When illuminated, the Grand Trianon emits a soft checkered glow from behind its woven surface, creating a dazzling effect on surrounding walls. Lightweight and simple by design, this lamp will meld perfectly with any decor - install an <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Philips-417048-Dimmable-AmbientLED-8-Watt/dp/B006AR8LX0">8 watt LED bulb</a> for ambient lighting or a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Philips-423343-Dimmable-AmbientLED-12-5-Watt/dp/B004IUMGV4">12.5 watt LED bulb</a> to more fully illuminate a room.

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Wine Glass Cluster Chandelier

<h3><a href="http://www.gnr8.biz/product_info.php?products_id=44">Wine Glass Chandelier by Bjorn Stillefors, Jorgen Pudeck &amp; Gunnar Cedervall - $499</a></h3>
Imagine hanging this gorgeous <a href="http://www.gnr8.biz/product_info.php?products_id=44">wine glass chandelier</a> from your dining room ceiling. Designed by Bjorn Stillefors, Jorgen Pudeck, and Gunnar Cedervall, the chandelier provides a sturdy structure for you to hang either 16 or 40 wine and champagne glasses upside down. By selecting which glasses you'd like to hang, you not only get to design your own fixture but your lighting effect, as well, as the glasses refract light and sparkle just like a crystal chandelier. We think a dimmable <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Philips-417048-Dimmable-AmbientLED-8-Watt/dp/B006AR8LX0/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1337310040&amp;sr=1-4">40 watt equivalent LED bulb</a> would help lend a cozy atmosphere to romantic nights spent dining in. Cheers to that.

<h3><a href="http://www.2modern.com/modern-contemporary-lighting/Floor-Lamps/Lights-Up-Meridian-Floor_2">Meridian Floor Lamp by Lights Up! - $358</a></h3>
The <a href="http://www.2modern.com/modern-contemporary-lighting/Floor-Lamps/Lights-Up-Meridian-Floor_2">Lights Up! Meridian Floor Lamp</a> is an elegant design that stands straight up and illuminates any room with an omnidirectional pillar of light. Designed by Rachel Simon, the lamp is customizable with 100% recycled PED fabrics, which means you can dress it up in colors and patterns if the standard white linen model is too stark for your style. The Meridian Floor lamp is a great match for any A-shape LED bulb - for high illumination we recommend a <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/buy/philips-17-watt-75w-equivalent-a21-ambient-led-soft-white-light-bulb-dimmable-236683.html">Philips 17W AmbientLED light bulb</a>.

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Light Blaster Torchiere by Possini Euro Design

<h3><a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/possini-euro-design-light-blaster-torchiere-floor-lamp__95763.html">Light Blaster Torchiere by Possini - $249</a></h3>
The 72-inch-high <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/possini-euro-design-light-blaster-torchiere-floor-lamp__95763.html">Possini Light Blaster Torchiere</a> is a great option for lighting large spaces that require a lot of lumens. The chrome and brushed steel floor lamp features four sockets that accept standard A-shaped bulbs - deck it out with 4 <a href="http://store.earthled.com/products/philips-ambientled-17w-2700k-a21-dimmable-75-watt-replacement-led-light-bulb-17a21-amb-2700-dim?ref=lexity&amp;_vs=google&amp;_vm=product-search">17W Philips AmbientLED bulbs</a> for maximum brightness, and use the integrated high-low switch to fine tune light output for any situation.

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Pablo Umbrella Floor Lamp

<h3><a href="http://www.2modern.com/modern-contemporary-lighting/Floor-Lamps/Pablo-Umbrella-Light">Umbrella Light by Pablo - $120</a></h3>
Forget what you've heard about <a href="http://voices.yahoo.com/why-opening-umbrella-indoors-considered-bad-296148.html">opening an umbrella indoors</a> - the <a href="http://www.2modern.com/modern-contemporary-lighting/Floor-Lamps/Pablo-Umbrella-Light">Pablo Umbrella Light</a> is clearly a bright idea. This fun surrealist lamp is fully adjustable and when paired with a 60 watt equivalent LED bulb (like the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Philips-423343-Dimmable-AmbientLED-12-5-Watt/dp/B004IUMGV4">Philips A19 AmbientLED</a>) it produces a warm swath of light - even when it's dark and drizzly outside.

<h3><a href="http://www.gnr8.biz/product_info.php?products_id=1286&amp;products_name=Book%20Rest%20Lamp">Book Rest Lamp by Lee San Gin - $79</a></h3>
Never lose your page again with this clever <a href="http://www.gnr8.biz/product_info.php?products_id=1286&amp;products_name=Book%20Rest%20Lamp">Book Rest Lamp</a>. The lamp's frosted-glass construction gives off a soft, diffuse light, providing the ideal amount illumination for reading. Just place your favorite book on top of the point when you need a break - and hey, you've also created a cute house! Use a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Philips-417048-Dimmable-AmbientLED-8-Watt/dp/B006AR8LX0">low-energy 8 watt LED bulb</a> (instead of a 40 watt incandescent) to keep the pages of your latest read from getting too hot!

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DIY Coil Lamp

<h3><a href="http://shop.thefutureperfect.com/lighting/table/coil-lamp-diy-kit-by-craighton-berman.html">Coil Lamp DIY Kit by Craighton Berman - $79</a></h3>
It doesn't get any cuter than <a href="http://www.craightonberman.com/">Craighton Berman</a>'s <a href="http://shop.thefutureperfect.com/lighting/table/coil-lamp-diy-kit-by-craighton-berman.html">Coil Lamp</a>, which consists of a light bulb, an extension cord, and little else! The form of this quirky table lamp is created by wrapping its electrical cord around a laser-cut clear acrylic form - how's that for a brilliant, simple idea? You can purchase this lamp as a DIY kit and customize it yourself with a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Philips-423343-Dimmable-AmbientLED-12-5-Watt/dp/B004IUMGV4">12.5 watt Philips A19 LED bulb</a> and a colorful cord of your choice.

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Honeycomb Paper Lamp

<h3><a href="http://www.gnr8.biz/product_info.php?products_id=378&amp;products_name=Honeycomb%20Lampshade">Honeycomb Paper Table Lamp by Kouichi Okamoto - $99</a></h3>
Reminiscent of old-fashioned <a href="http://inhabitat.com/flatpak-honeycomb-lamp/">accordion party ornaments</a>, <a href="http://www.gnr8.biz/product_info.php?products_id=378&amp;products_name=Honeycomb%20Lampshade">Kouichi Okamoto's Honeycomb Paper Lamp</a> is a sophisticated design made of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/flatpak-honeycomb-lamp/">Denguri paper</a>, a local product from the Shikoku region of Japan. The lamp's delicate yet durable honeycomb construction diffuses light, and it is available in both red and white. We recommend using <a href="http://inhabitat.com/flatpak-honeycomb-lamp/">this lamp</a> with a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Philips-423343-Dimmable-AmbientLED-12-5-Watt/dp/B004IUMGV4">12.5 watt LED bulb</a>, which will provide just the right amount of reading light.

<h3><a href="http://www.sarahturner.co.uk/Cola%2010/cola10.html#">Cola 10 Lamp by Sarah Turner - 225 GPB</a></h3>
An Inhabitat favorite and the winner of our <a href="http://inhabitat.com/announcing-the-2010-inhabitat-spring-greening-contest-winners/">2010 Spring Greening Contest</a>, British designer <a href="http://www.sarahturner.co.uk/">Sarah Turner</a> has made an art out of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=sarah+turner">recycling used plastic bottles</a> into dazzling, low-energy lamps. Considered to be her signature piece, the '<a href="http://www.sarahturner.co.uk/Cola%2010/cola10.html#">Cola 10</a>' is handmade from 10 reused Coca Cola bottles - and it lights up brilliantly when illuminated with a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Philips-423343-Dimmable-AmbientLED-12-5-Watt/dp/B004IUMGV4">60 watt incandescent equivalent LED bulb</a>. The bottles have been cleaned, sandblasted, hand-cut, then sculpted into new forms that are completely unrecognizable from their state.
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<a href="http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=sarah+turner">Sarah Turner on Inhabitat &gt;</a>

<h3><a href="http://www.amazon.com/DHS-Trash-Me-Lamp/dp/B0024PUVXK">Trash Me Task Lamp by Victor Vetterlein - $165</a></h3>
<a href="http://victorvetterlein.com/">Victor Vetterlein</a>’s ‘<a href="http://www.amazon.com/DHS-Trash-Me-Lamp/dp/B0024PUVXK">Trash Me</a>’ lamp is a great way to remind yourself to cut back on your daily waste. Each lamp is constructed from four paper egg cartons that have been blended with water, poured into a mold, and smoothed by had to form a section. With an <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Philips-417048-Dimmable-AmbientLED-8-Watt/dp/B006AR8LX0">8 watt Philips AmbientLED bulb</a>, this clever lamp will last you for decades. Bonus: At the end of its useful life, the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/DHS-Trash-Me-Lamp/dp/B0024PUVXK">Trash Me lamp</a> can be tossed into the recycling bin.

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Angelpoise Type75 Task Lamp

<h3><a href="http://www.ylighting.com/anglepoise-type75.html">Type 75 Task Lamp by Kenneth Grange - $175</a></h3>
Clean, modern, and classic, the shiny <a href="http://www.ylighting.com/anglepoise-type75.html">Type 75 Task Lamp</a> offers a focused beam of light that is perfect for working on small projects or reading your latest novel. Designed by <a href="http://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/2011/kenneth-grange">Kenneth Grange</a>, the lamp features aluminum arms, metal joints, and a weighted table base for extra stability. It accepts any A-shaped bulb, but we recommend using a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Philips-423343-Dimmable-AmbientLED-12-5-Watt/dp/B004IUMGV4">12.5 watt LED bulb</a> for serious brightness. A wide range of movements makes this lamp perfect for reading in your armchair or working in your office or studio.

<h3><a href="http://www.shopcandelabra.com/regina-andrew-reclaimed-wood-bent-arm-pinup-sconce-1.html?gclid=CIalusT_ra8CFQ2FhwodFzNxnw">Reclaimed Wood Wall Sconce by Regina Andrew - $122.50</a></h3>
This chic wall sconce from <a href="http://www.shopcandelabra.com/regina-andrew-reclaimed-wood-bent-arm-pinup-sconce-1.html?gclid=CIalusT_ra8CFQ2FhwodFzNxnw">Regina Andrew </a>takes a silver finished lamp arm and juxtaposes it against the weathered look of a reclaimed-wood wall mount. Perfect for rooms without a lot of space but in need of ambient light, this beautiful lamp will bring a natural element into your home while brightening it up with an <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Philips-417048-Dimmable-AmbientLED-8-Watt/dp/B006AR8LX0">8 watt LED bulb</a>.

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Regina Andrew Arc Wall Sconce

<h3><a href="http://www.shopcandelabra.com/regina-andrew-arc-wall-sconce.html">Arc Wall Sconce by Regina Andrew - $347</a></h3>
Appealing to those who love a classic look, the <a href="http://www.shopcandelabra.com/regina-andrew-arc-wall-sconce.html">Arc Wall Sconce</a> by Regina Andrew features a beautiful silver finish and an eye-catching curve. The sconce works well with with a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Philips-423343-Dimmable-AmbientLED-12-5-Watt/dp/B004IUMGV4">12.5 watt LED light bulb</a> for overhead lighting, or with an <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/buy/philips-8-watt-40w-ambient-led-a19-light-bulb-334866.html">8 watt LED light bulb</a> for subtle accent lighting.

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LZF Semi Gea 30 Sconce

<h3><a href="http://www.2modern.com/modern-contemporary-lighting/Wall-Lamps-Sconces/Luzifer-LZF-Semi-Gea-30-Sconce">SEMIGEA Ply Sconce by by Marivi Calvo for LZF - $376</a></h3>
<a href="http://www.lzf-lamps.com/beta/designer/marivi-calvo/">Marivi Calvo</a>'s <a href="http://www.2modern.com/modern-contemporary-lighting/Wall-Lamps-Sconces/Luzifer-LZF-Semi-Gea-30-Sconce">SEMIGEA</a> is a versatile wall light that takes the shape of a half-moon. The shade is handmade exclusively from a natural wood veneer that has been treated throughout each step of the production process, giving it its unique, striated finish. Pair the SEMIGEA sconce with a low-energy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Philips-417048-Dimmable-AmbientLED-8-Watt/dp/B006AR8LX0">8 watt LED bulb</a> and it will glow with a lovely ambient light.

Wondering what types of lamps work best with the new generation of LED light bulbs? We’ve rounded up 24 of our favorite green, designer lamps that go well with low energy LED bulbs. From dramatic ceiling lamps and chandeliers, to floor lamps, task lamps and table lamps, read on for our top green lighting fixtures.